English–Japanese

“third base” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoサード (sādo)

Pronunciation

Romajisanrui

Example

選手は三塁に進みます。sen shu wa san rui ni susu mi ma su

The player advances to third base.

Illustration for 三塁 (third base)

How to say “third base” in Japanese

“Third base” in Japanese is 三塁 (sanrui).

Identifies the base that stands third in the running order from home plate and the defensive area around it.

Full entry for 三塁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 三塁

走者は好機を見て三塁を狙います。sō sha wa kō ki o mi te san rui o nera i ma su

The runner tries for third base when the opportunity arises.

Tips for using 三塁

  • English baseball coverage often calls third base the hot corner because hard-hit balls can reach the nearby fielder very quickly.

Other Japanese words for “third base”

監督は彼にサードを任せました。kan toku wa kare ni sā do o maka se ma shi ta

The coach assigned him to third base.

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